A Change Would Do You Good
January 9, 2023
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. (J. Dean)” … More A Change Would Do You Good
Author: Kathryn Lent-Schnaars
Life in Slow Motion
June 21, 2022
Dear Bootsy, When I first found out I was pregnant with your older brother, I made a slide show to tell Dad. It was beautiful–the song was perfectly curated, the pictures brought tears to our eyes, and the joy was palpable. A mere 13 months later (and only about 3 months after your brother was … More Life in Slow Motion
My Hero
March 31, 2022
Hey, Jack? Did anybody at school today talk about what happened at the Oscars last night? Yeah. Okay…..Care to share what they said? That Will Smith smacked Chris Rock upside the head after he told a joke about Will’s wife. Okay….and how do you feel about that? I don’t know. (Pause) Mom, why’d he do … More My Hero
MAGIC
January 26, 2022
Almost two weeks ago my baby turned 8. Her birthday marks the grand finale in the annual 4-month stretch of birthday and holiday extravaganzas for my family. Or, as I like to call it, the time period where the word “budget” is mocked, stomped on, and kicked to the curb. At this juncture it is … More MAGIC
All I Want For Christmas Is You
December 27, 2021
Some people live for Halloween. They genuinely enjoy dressing up, chaos, and candy-fueled kids running amok. I do not. If there was a “Grinch” of Halloween, that would be me. Others have a soft spot for Thanksgiving. They love the food, the family, and the football. They actually watch the parade. I mean, I like … More All I Want For Christmas Is You
Have It All
June 23, 2021
A letter to my oldest as he heads off to Middle School…. Dearest Jack, I know that in the history of the world, moving up to Middle School isn’t a huge deal. And I don’t know if it’s because these last 15 months have aged us all, but you seem way older to me these … More Have It All
All I Know So Far…
May 27, 2021
These days, I feel like I never know what each day is going to bring. I’ve been blessed enough to have many happy surprises over the last few weeks. I’ve also been dealt some blows. It always seems to happen when I start to relax and let go. Then BOOM. Another smack. It was the … More All I Know So Far…
Holiday Road
May 7, 2021
Vacation [vey-key-shuhn]: 1. A period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest or travel. 2. Freedom or release from duty, business, or activity. Isn’t it great to see things slowly getting back to normal? Planning a vacation any time soon? Are you a mom? Are your kids going to be … More Holiday Road
I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)
April 22, 2021
I used to know cool things. Like hip bars and restaurants. Now I use words like “hip” and can tell you in great detail the location and equipment contained in each local park within a 15 mile radius of where I live. Want to know what Costco has in stock right now? Where the closest … More I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)
Better Days: An Open Letter to My Best Friend
April 6, 2021
Hey, love. Remember that time we kicked our shoes off to dance and you did the Cha-Cha with stranger man at a local restaurant? Fuzzy, right? Remember that time I hopped behind the bar at yet another local restaurant and acted like I was Tom Cruise in Cocktail? That one is a little fuzzy too. … More Better Days: An Open Letter to My Best Friend
Suburban Rhapsody 